New Jersey Statutes 26:2H-5.19. Definitions relative to prevention of violence against health care workers
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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 26:2H-5.19
- State: extends to and includes any State, territory or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia and the Canal Zone. See New Jersey Statutes 1:1-2
3. As used in this act:
“Covered health care facility” means a general or special hospital or nursing home licensed by the Department of Health and Senior Services pursuant to P.L.1971, c.136 (C. 26:2H-1 et al.), a State or county psychiatric hospital, or a State developmental center.
“Health care worker” means an individual who is employed by a covered health care facility.
“Violence” or “violent act” means any physical assault, or any physical or credible verbal threat of assault or harm against a health care worker.
L.2007,c.236,s.3.